Reserve-water-supply device and basin



Sapt 1. 1925.

W. E. HARVEY RESERVE WATER SUPPLY DEVICE AND BASIN Filed July 31, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 gmantoc Sept. 1,1925;

. W .E. HARVEY RESERVE WATER SUPPLY DEVICE AND BASIN Filed July 31. 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Sept. 1, 1925.

UNITED STATES WALTER E. .HARVEY, OF MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI,

V RESERVE-WATER-SUIPLY DEVICE AND BASIN.

Application filed July 31, 1924. Serial No. 729,393.

T all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, YVALTER E. HARVEY, a citizen of United States, residing at Meridian, in the county of Lauderdale and State of Mississippi, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in BeserveJVater- Supply Devices and Basins, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

The present invention relatesto' a wash basin or lavatory attachment for motor vehicles, and aims to provide a novel and i1nproved device ofv that kind.

A still further object is the provision of a wash basin attachment connected with and used incombination'with. a reserve water supply device and engine cooling system, so that both hot and .cold water can be supplied to the basin.

WVith the foregoing and other objects in View, which will be apparent as the descriptioni proceeds, the invention resides in the construction and arrangement of parts as hereinafter described and claimed, it be- 25 ing understood that changes can be made within the scope of what is claimed, with out departing from the spirit of the invention. 7

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a fragmentary view. of an automobile showing theimproved devices installed, the wash basin attachment being shown in vertical section.

Fig. 2 is a. perspective View of the wash basin attachment with the cover swung open.

Fig. 3 is a. vertical section of the vacuum tank.

r Fig. 4 is a plan view of the wash basin tions being broken away and shown 1n section.

In the drawings, there is shown the internal combustion engine 7 of a. motor vehicle having a hot water outflow connection 8 with the upper portion of the water cooling radiator 9 and the return connection'lO with the lower portion of the radiator, as usual, for the circulation of water through the engine jacket and radiator, in the well known manner. In making long trips, it frequently happens that the water in such cooling system becomes low, owing to the water being vaporized by the heat, and resulting in an over-heated engine. The

attachment, with the cover swung open, p01

radiator thus requires filling, and it is not always possible to have water accessible when required, so that the engine if run while over-heated may become injured or ruined.

The present appliance includes a. water supply tank 11 disposed at a height above the normal water level in the radiator 9 of its lower end connected to the return con nect-ion 10 at the water inlet of the engine jacket, said pipe 12 being provided with a hand valve 13 ata'point where itis conveniently accessible to the operator, so that said valve can be closed and opened at will.

A water reserve tank 14 is disposedat a. lower lever than the tank 11 for holding a quantity of water in reserve, to replenish the supply in the engine cooling system. As shown, the tank M is disposed below the rear seat, and said tank is disposed-sailiciently low as to receive the overflow and water vapor discharged from the engine cooling system. Thus, the overflow tube or pipe 15 which terminates at its upper end within the upper portion of the radiator 9 is connected at its lower end with the bot? tom of the tank 14, whereby the water and -water vapor which pass from the radiator through said overflow pipe 15 will enter the tank 14. Water vapor passing through the pipe 15 will flow up through the water in the tank 14 so as to condense the vapor and steam. The water which escapes from the radiator is thus caught in the tank 14, and this will conserve the water, so that refilling of the tanks and radiator is not requiredso often as usual. neck 19 normally closed by a removable cap 20, and said cap can be sufficiently loose or may have an air vent so that the water can flow into and out. of the tank 14. The tank 14 is preferably of sufficient capacity to hold enough water to keep the engine cooling system supplied during a long trip.

The water is raised from the tank 1& into the tank 11 by vacuum or air suction created by the partial vacuum or suction in the intake manifold 17 of the engine, so that the water in'the tank; 11 can flow by gravity The tank 14 has a. filling through the pipe or tube 12 into the water jacket of the engine, it belng noted that the tank 14 is sui'iiciently low down so that the water can flow by gravity in the pipe 15 from the upper portion of the radiator to the tank 14, whereas the tank 11 1s sufficiently high so that the water can flow by gravity therefrom into the engine acket. Thus, the tank 14 is below the normalwater level 01 the engine cooling system, while the tank 11 is above such water level. The pipe 16 is connected to the bottom of the tank 14 and to the top of the tank 11, so that water is drawn from the tank 14 through the pipe 16 into the tank 11 by a partial vacuum in the tank 11.

A tube or pipe 24 connects the top of the tank 11 with the intake manifold 17 for the creation of the partial vacuum in the tank 11. The tank 11 has an air vent 25, an inner chamber 26 with which the pi 16 and 24 and vent 25 communicate, an outer or lower chamber 27 into which the water flows from the chamber 26, a check valve 28 between said chambers, and valves 29 and 30 for the vent 25 and pipe 16, respectively. The valves are controlled by a float 31, as usual, which moves in the chamber 26, said float being operatively connected with the valves in the well known manner.

hen it is desired to supply water to the cooling system of the engine, the valve 13 is opened, and the water in the chamber 2? flows by gravity through the pipe 12 into the water jacket, said pipe 12 communicating with the chamber 27. The water in the chamber 26 flows by gravity into the chamber 27, and when the float 31 moves downwardly to a predetermined position, the valve 30 is opened and the valve 29 is closed, whereby the suction from the tube 24 will extend through the tube 16 and draw the water from the tank 14 into the chamber 26 of the tank 11. The water is thus ele- "ated from the tank 14 into the tank 11 at a higher level, for the flow of water by gravity from the tank 11 into the cooling system. lVhen the chamber 26 is filled, the float 31 being raised will close the valve 30 and open the valve 29, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the chamber 26 and opening the vent 25 so that the water in the chamber 26 can flow down into the chamber 27. hen the valve 13 is closed the operation of the vacuum tank is stopped as soon as the chambers 26 and 27 are both filled, and said chambers will remain filled to supply water to the engine jacket as soon as the valve 13 is opened.

The reserve water supply device above described the same as that disclosed in my copending application Serial No. 681,- 894, filed Dec. 20, 1923.

The wash basin attachment comprises a casing having the walls 33 and top 34, said top having a depression providing the basin 35, and the walls 33 project above the top 34 to provide a rim or flange 36 surrounding the top and basin.

The walls 33 are provided at their lower edges with an inturned flange 37 for securing the wash basin attachment on the running board 38 at one side of the vehlcle body. As shown, the device also rests on the rear terminal portion of the corresponding front wheel fender 39. Bolts 40 or other securing elements are engaged through the flange 37 and the running board 38 and tender 39, to clamp the casing down securely. A drain tube or pipe 41 is also preferably extended through an opening in the running board 38 and depends from the bottom of the basin or bowl so that the water can be drained down through the running board. The drain hole of the basin is closed by a plug 42 to retain the water in the basin.

The wash basin casing has a cover hinged to one wall as at 44, so that the cover can be readily swung open and closed, the rim of the cover fitting over the rim or flange 36 when the cover is closed.

Hot and cold water valves 45 and 46 are secured on the top 34 of the casing behind the basin or bowl 35, and have the nozzles 47 for directing the water into the basin. Said valves have the handles 48 for conveniently opening and closing the valves.

Supply pipes or tubes 49 and 50 for hot and cold water, respectively, are connected to the valves 45 and 46 and extend through the rear portion of the rim or flange 36. The pipe 49 is connected to the return connection 10 between the radiator and engine jacket, at the inlet of the jacket, so that hot water can be drawn from the engine jacket through the pipe 49 when the valve 45 is opened. A T-coupling 51 is preferably used for connecting the pipes 12 and 49 with the return connection of the engine jacket, for the flow of water through the pipe 12 into the jacket, and for the flow of water from the jacket through the pipe 49. The cold water pipe 50 is connected to the bottom of the tank 11, so that the cold water in said tank 11 can flow by gravity through the pipe 50 into the basin, when the valve 46 is opened. In this way, by combining the wash basin attachment with the reserve water supply device, hot and cold water are provided for washing. Thus, when the cover 43 is swung open, the valves 45 and 46 can be opened for supplying hot and cold water into the basin and, at the same time, if the engine is running, the valve 13 can be opened to keep the tank 11 supplied with water and the engine jacket supplied. By leaving the valve 13 closed, with the engine running, any water passing from the tank 11 to the wash basin will be replaced in the tank 11 by water drawn from the tank 14:. 7

The wash basin attachment is desirable to enable the hands and face to be washed while touring, especially after making re-,

pairs or adjustments.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1. The combination with an internal combustion engine and its water cooling system,

7. of a water tank disposed above the normal water level in said system, a connection be tween said tank and system including a valve for the gravity flow of water from said tank to said system, a basin, pipes leading downwardly from said system and tank for the gravity. flow of hot and cold water therefrom, respectively, into the basin, and valves controlling the flow through the last named pipes.

2. The combination with an internal combustion engineand its water cooling system,

of a water tank disposed above the normal water level in said system, a connection between said tank and system including a valve for the gravity flow of water from said tank to said system, a second tank disposed below said water level, an overflow pipe leading from said system and connected to the second tank, means for raising water from the second tank into the first named tank, a basin, pipes connected to and leading downwardly from said system and first named tank for the gravity flow of hot and cold water therefrom, respectively, into the basin, 7 and valves controlling the flow through said last named pipes.

3. A wash basin attachment for a motor vehicle, comprising a casing having walls and a top, said top having a basin, the walls having means at their lower edges for securing them on a running board or other support of the vehicle, valves secured. on said top and having nozzles, discharging into said basin, and pipes connected to said valves for connection with sources of hot and cold water into said basin,'pipes connected to said valvesand extending through said rim, and a cover to fit onsaid rim.

In testimony whereof I hereunto afiix my signature.

WALTER E; HAR EY; 

